Book ahead for Christmas dinner
Head Chef James McKay reveals the meticulous planning that goes into cooking for many people on Christmas Day.
James says there will be around forty...
Jack ‘O’Bryan’s sets sail for South Queensferry
The management behind Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s in Fife have announced their latest flagship restaurant will be opening soon in South Queensferry.
Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s Restaurant...
Private Eye Dram soars at auction
A rare bottle of whisky, bottled for the 35th anniversary of satirical magazine Private Eye, fetched £3,225 - 90 times its original price -...
Award-winning Radhuni oozes quality
Another award arrived for The Radhuni recently, this time from Tripadvisor. It was granted a spot in the top ten per cent of restaurants...
The city is awash with cocktails and mocktails
Edinburgh Cocktail Week is now pouring...
I'm away for the legendary "Edinburgh Cocktail Week" this year, which runs until 20 October in Festival Square, so...
Little Italy in bustling Lothian Road
Lothian Road is busy. That’s why I’ve driven past narrow-frontage Frizzante many times without noticing it among the plethora of shop signs and the...
CABO – a Pacific-fusion debut with promise but room to grow
In Edinburgh's ever-evolving culinary landscape, it seems that when one door closes, another opens.
This time, CABO has stepped in to fill the space left...
Dhaba36, a culinary surprise on our doorstep
It’s not often you find a culinary surprise on your doorstep. Take a pace forward, Dhaba. Neighbours said it was quality and the reviews...
Dhoom makes it three in a row with another AA rosette
Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline is celebrating retaining its prestigious AA Rosette Award for the third year running.
This is the only Indian...
Restaurant in the running for top award
Dunfermline Restaurant, Jack ‘O’Bryan’s, is in the running for a top trade industry award in the Restaurant Of The Year 2024 (Fine Dining) category,...
Children eat free at this Edinburgh restaurant during half term
One of Edinburgh’s most popular neighbourhood restaurants has launched a new Kids Eat Free menu just in time for the October half-term holidays.
Morningside’s McLarens...
Lowdown Coffee – consistently excellent
Lowdown Coffee on George Street is regularly mentioned as one of Edinburgh's best specialty coffee places. The café first opened in 2016 and has...
It’s a family affair at The Pakora Bar
I love curry. Maybe it’s in my genes. My mother was born in India, before moving to the UK at the age of nine,...
New York-inspired cocktail bar to open in Edinburgh this autumn
This October, New York-inspired cocktail bar Manahatta is set to bring a taste of the Big Apple to Edinburgh. The bar on Rose Street...
Plaice surfacing at ASKR on Constitution Street
At ASKR, which is the Dean Banks Group Leith venue, a fish restaurant has just popped up where they will offer high quality fresh...
Edinburgh’s Ignite restaurant wins award for third time
An Edinburgh restaurant, Ignite, has won the "Asian Restaurant of the Year – Edinburgh" category in the 2024 Asian Restaurant awards.
The restaurant has already...
Buzzworks open another restaurant in Edinburgh area
Buzzworks is branching out to Musselburgh where they will open a new place to go and eat on the High Street. And the company...
Edinburgh Cocktail Week – all you need to know
Edinburgh Cocktail Week is now an established part of the autumn social scene. Details have been released today of new features and cocktails available...
Capital Coffee – Little Havana Coffee Store
A relative newcomer to the city’s coffee scene, Little Havana in Leith is an outstanding example of warm and engaging customer service - and...
ASKR in Leith – where culinary excellence meets cosy charm
A Culinary Gem in Leith: Discovering ASKR
Leith, with its burgeoning food scene, has long been a go-to for discerning diners, but few places encapsulate...
Fife pub acclaimed as best in Scotland
The Hillend Tavern in Fife has been named as one of the top 17 pubs in the UK as part of the Campaign for...
Fringe 2024 – how to eat well all day
For enthusiastic Fringe goers eating is important but it can be hard to find the time to eat a proper meal at any...
Out of town Sunday lunch is being served now in the...
The Old Manor Hotel at Lundin Links has reintroduced its Sunday Roast Sunday now that refurbishment of bedrooms and common areas is complete.
From noon...
ASKR in Leith – Fringe Dining with a Perk
If you’re looking to escape the bustling streets of the Fringe while still enjoying top-tier cuisine, ASKR in Leith should be on your radar....
New bar, grill and entertainment venue coming to South Queensferry
A new bar, grill and entertainment venue is coming soon to South Queensferry.
Edwards Bar and Grill is set to open on the site of...
Book review – New Scottish Baking by Sue Lawrence
It’s no understatement that Britain can’t get enough of baking, as the massive success of programmes such as The Great British Bake Off has...
EICC teams up with Johnnie Walker and Cold Town Beer as...
A big shout out to the The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), which has transformed into Pleasance at EICC during the Fringe, and is...
Tartan is on the menu at LNER
LNER’s First-Class menu is donning its tartan colours to celebrate the Edinburgh Fringe by serving Scottish delicacies on its most popular weekend services during...
Capital Coffee – Patina
The rise of ‘posh’ bakeries and specialty coffee places in Edinburgh seems inexorable.
When we think of bakeries and cafés in Edinburgh, we might immediately...
Deacon Brodie’s Tavern reopens in time for Fringe Festival
Deacon Brodie’s Tavern, in the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, has officially reopened following an extensive 4-week refurbishment.
Built in 1806 on Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile,...